SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – 03/01/16 – Gibson is hosting Ballin’ For A Cause, a family-friendly basketball event on March 4, 2016 to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County and the Greatest Kids campaign.
The “Great Big Kids” have been selected because of their exemplary leadership and commitment to youth education in the Michiana community. Each Great Big Kid is paired with a Youth of the Year or Junior Youth of the Year candidate. The theme this year for the Greatest Kids event is “Where Heroes Meet.” Our “young heroes” or Club Members have displayed hero-like qualities and continue to make great strides toward a bright future. The Youth of the Year program and Greatest Kids Initiative is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of these young aspiring heroes.
Tim Leman, CEO of Gibson, is paired with Junior Youth of the Year candidate Miguel Romo to form Team Blue. Miguel is a fourth grader at Wilson Primary School in South Bend.
The event will feature a basketball game between Tim Leman’s Team Blue and local Edward Jones advisors, as well as halftime contests, face painting, balloon artists, and food – all to support great futures for Michiana kids.
The National Anthem will be performed by the Wilson Primary BGCSJC Site Sign Choir and Veronica McCray, a BGCSJC staff member. Tip off will be conducted by a celebrity guest.
The event will be held at the Boys & Girls Club (502 E Sample Street) in South Bend, Indiana at 6:30pm. Admission is free. Donations welcome. Learn more about Team Blue at www.greatestkids.org/teamblue.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County
For over forty years, Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County (www.bgcsjc.org) has enabled young people, especially those who need Clubs most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Today, Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County serve more than 1,100 young people annually at five Club sites in South Bend and Mishawaka. Key programs emphasize leadership development; education and career exploration; community service; technology training; financial literacy; health and life skills; the arts; sports, fitness and recreation; and family outreach.
About Gibson
Gibson is a regional insurance broker and risk management services firm. With offices in South Bend, Plymouth, Indianapolis, and Fort Wayne, Indiana, Gibson is 100% employee owned and ranks in the top 1% of independent agencies in the nation. Visit www.gibsonins.com for more information.
